PreventT2 Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Program
March 2, 2026
4:30 PM–5:30 PM
The Harnett County Health Department’s FREE PreventT2 Lifestyle Change Program offers a chance to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by adopting a healthier lifestyle. The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help you lose weight, become more physically active, and reduce stress. With PreventT2, you get:
- A year-long program with weekly meetings for the first 4 months, every other week for 2 months, then once a month for the second 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes
- A proven program to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes
- Support from others like you as you learn new skills
PreventT2 meets every Monday starting March 2, 2026 from 4:30pm-5:30pm at Harnett County Health Department (307 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd Lillington, NC 27546). For questions, contact Samantha Patrick, Health Education Supervisor at (910) 814-6198 or spatrick@harnett.org.
Must be eligible to enroll. Take the CDC Prediabetes Risk Test to learn if you may qualify!
Register Here!
2026-27 Class Schedule (Mondays 4:30-5:30pm)
See full 2026-2027 schedule below. Dates are tentative and may shift.
Weekly Sessions:
- Monday, March 02, 2026 — Session 1: Introduction to the Program
- Monday, March 09, 2026 — Session 2: Get Active to Prevent Type 2
- Monday, March 16, 2026 — Session 3: Track Your Activity
- Monday, March 23, 2026 — Session 4: Eat Well to Prevent Type 2
- Monday, March 30, 2026 — Session 5: Track Your Food
- Monday, April 06, 2026 — Session 6: Get More Active
- Monday, April 13, 2026 — Session 7: Energy In, Energy Out
- Monday, April 20, 2026 — Session 8: Eating to Support Your Health Goals
- Monday, April 27, 2026 — Session 9: Manage Stress
- Monday, May 04, 2026 — Session 10: Eat Well Away From Home
- Monday, May 11, 2026 — Session 11: Managing Triggers
~Break for Memorial Day~ - Monday, May 25, 2026 — Session 12: Stay Active to Prevent Type 2
- Monday, June 01, 2026 — Session 13: Take Charge of Your Thoughts
- Monday, June 08, 2026 — Session 14: Get Back on Track
- Monday, June 15, 2026 — Session 15: Get Support
- Monday, June 22, 2026 — Session 16: When Weight Loss Stalls
Bi-Weekly Sessions:
- Monday, July 06, 2026 — Session 17: Take a Movement Break
- Monday, July 20, 2026 — Session 18: Keep Your Heart Healthy
- Monday, August 03, 2026 — Session 19: Shop and Cook to Prevent Type 2
- Monday, August 17, 2026 — Session 20: Stay Motivated to Prevent Type 2
Monthly Sessions:
- Monday, September 21, 2026 — Session 21: Find Time for Physical Activity
- Monday, October 19, 2026 — Session 22: Get Enough Sleep
- Monday, November 16, 2026 — Session 23: Stay Active Away From Home
- Monday, December 14, 2026 — Session 24: More About Type 2
- Monday, January 11, 2027 — Session 25: More About Carbs
- Monday, February 15, 2027 — Session 26: Prevent Type 2 for Life!